Jyothi Venkatesh
Hotstar VIP has added another blockbuster title to its expansive movie library – Mission Mangal. Having collected over 200 crores worldwide at the Box Office, the patriotic homage saw its digital premiere on Hotstar VIP on 10th October 2019, much before its TV premiere. Starring Bollywood’s favourites – Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha and Taapsee Pannu in pivotal roles, the movie is based on the extraordinary true story of India’s finest scientists who rose above all the hardships and failures to make India the only country to reach Mars in its first attempt.
Akshay Kumar said, “Mission Mangal is an homage to the scientists of our country who silently strive to make a mark. They are the true heroes who have become a source of inspiration to our next generation. With its digital premiere on Hotstar VIP, this story of resilience will travel into the homes of millions of people.” Vidya Balan added, “Mission Mangal has been a very special film where a group of women have shared the spotlight. Such movies not only build awareness about these missions but also reinforce the fact that women are a force to reckon with. We’re happy that with Hotstar VIP the movie will be available to viewers across the country”
Sonakshi Sinha who is also part of the cast said, “Mission Mangal helped us understand the reality of ground zero and all the countless efforts of people that go into making any mission successful. With the movie’s digital premiere on Hotstar VIP the story is sure to reach a much wider audience” Speaking about the movie’s success, Taapsee Pannu said “Post Mission Mangal’s release we received a lot of appreciation from fans especially kids who expressed their desire to become scientists. Such instances are a true testimony of a movie’s real success. With the movie now streaming on Hotstar VIP, I am sure we will receive more such heart-warming videos and appreciation.”
Mission Mangal is the story of Rakesh Dhawan (Akshay Kumar) and Tara Shinde (Vidya Balan) who lead a talented team of scientists including Eka Gandhi (Sonakshi Sinha), Krittika Agarwal (Taapsee Pannu) amongst others. Together they overcome their personal challenges and failures to serve as the brain behind one of the greatest missions in History. The film is a tale of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and inspiring generations to dream big and achieve the impossible.
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